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Come do an English exchange and learn about Barranquilla culture from locals in Barranquilla, Colombia

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least a week

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Details

  • Description

    Description

    My name is Salim, 31 years old and I am the director of an English teaching academy in the city of Barranquilla with currently 3 teachers, especially spoken English. Food and accommodation is provided during the time of the exchange. The flat is located in Barranquilla, near the Buenavista shopping centre, one of the best areas of the city, and consists of a room with a bed and a fan.

    Mi nombre es Salim, 31 años y soy director de una academia de enseñanza de inglés en la ciudad de Barranquilla con actualmente 3 profesores, especialmente de inglés hablado. Se ofrece alimentación y alojamiento durante el tiempo que dure el intercambio. El piso está situado en Barranquilla, cerca del centro comercial Buenavista, una de las mejores zonas de la ciudad, y consta de una habitación con cama y ventilador.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Art Projects
    Language practice
    Teaching
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You will learn Spanish, Barranquilera culture, dance, gastronomy and will go on excursions relatively often. The exchange will be mutual and fun.

    So we are looking for a person who is open to talk to others and respectful of sharing their life experiences. A friendly person who can communicate in case you need something.

    Aprenderás de español, cultura Barranquilera, baile, gastronomía y se harán excursiones con relativa frecuencia. El intercambio será mutuo y divertido.

    Por lo que buscamos una persona abierta a hablar con los demás y respetuosa de compartir sus experiencias de vida. Persona amable y que pueda comunicarse en caso de necesitar algo.

  • Help

    Help

    We are looking for volunteers who are native English speakers and have intermediate level knowledge of Spanish. Or who are very advanced English speakers and native Spanish speakers.

    Estamos buscando voluntarios que hablen inglés nativo y que conozcan el español en nivel intermedio. O que hablen inglés muy avanzado y sean nativos en español.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Fluent
    Spanish: Fluent
    French: Intermediate
    Portuguese: Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    Enseñamos inglés a cambio de enseñar español. La misma cantidad de horas en compensación.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Double bed, well furnished, kitchen, fridge etc.

    Cama doble, bien amoblado, cocina, refrigerador etc.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Feeding 3 times a day included.

    Alimentación 3 veces al día incluida .

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

Host ref number: 844142976554

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The image depicts a group of five individuals posing for a photograph on a concrete pier, with a body of water and a distant shoreline visible in the background.
The image depicts a table with multiple plates of food, including rice, chicken, and vegetables, accompanied by a bowl of soup and a metal cup.
The image depicts a group of people gathered in a small outdoor area, likely a courtyard or patio, with a table and chairs set up for a meal or gathering.
The image shows a screenshot of a phone screen with a photo of a group of people in a room, and a caption in Spanish. The photo is blurry and shows a group of people sitting in chairs.
The image depicts a man dressed as Santa Claus posing with a man in a brown polo shirt, both giving a thumbs-up. A child is visible in the background.

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